Traumatic coagulopathy and massive transfusion: improving outcomes and saving blood

• Autori principali: Karim Brohi (Autore), Simon Eaglestone (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: NIHR Journals Library, 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Introduction: Dysfunction of the coagulation system, termed trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC), is a major problem in patients who bleed after injury. Trauma haemorrhage is considered one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide. Deaths occur early and, despite the presence of trauma team...